SECURITY LEAD (DATA)

Upper Spring Consulting; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Security Lead to oversee the security and integrity of data platforms. This pivotal role involves defining security architecture, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong hands-on background in cybersecurity and a proven track record in securing data-driven systems. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and security, and take ownership of high-impact projects that drive success in the technology and engineering sector.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in cybersecurity, with 2 years in leadership roles.
• Proven experience securing data platforms and analytics solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement security architecture and policies for data platforms.
• Conduct risk assessments and guide mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and cybersecurity policies.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Assessment

Data Protection Regulations

IAM

Network Security

Encryption

Secure DevOps

Tools

Denodo

Dataiku

FFmpeg

Job description

We are representing our client in the global technology and engineering sector to look for an experienced Security Lead. This role will play a key role in ensuring the security, integrity, and compliance of the systems and data platforms. You will define and implement security practices across the data platforms, working closely with architects, technical leads, and developers.This role is ideal for someone with a hands-on background in cybersecurity, ready to take ownership of security for high-impact, data-driven systems.Responsibilities

• Define and implement security architecture, controls, and policies across data and analytics platforms.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and guide mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations, cybersecurity policies, and audit standards.
• Work with solution architects and tech leads to embed security-by-design in all system implementations.
• Oversee security aspects of platform configuration and deployment, including Denodo, Dataiku, and FFmpeg when used.
• Establish and monitor procedures for data security, access control, encryption, and secure integrations.
• Support the setup of incident response processes and periodic security testing (e.g., penetration testing, vulnerability scans).
• Provide guidance and training to project teams on security best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with a minimum of 2 years in leadership or architect level.
• Proven experience securing data platforms, integration layers, and analytics solutions.
• Familiarity with the following plaforms will be a strong advantage: Denodo – data access control and security configuration, Dataiku – secure management of data workflows and user roles, FFmpeg – secure handling and processing of media files
• Strong understanding of IAM, network security, encryption, endpoint security, and secure DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO27001, NIST, IM8, PDPA).
• Experience working with cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments.